Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination delivers a decisive performance verdict for Inside: this PC clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset tested. Benchmark data confirms that even the most demanding configuration—3840x2160 Ultra—holds an average of 66 FPS, while lower resolutions provide massive headroom, with 1920x1080 Low reaching 309 FPS average. The system ranks 2129th out of 3716 tested combinations for this title, placing it in the upper half of all hardware pairings, and the measured data indicates a GPU-bound workload where resolution scaling directly dictates frame rates.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the system produces an average of 66 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding setting tested, yet it remains playable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its direct rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400's average benchmark score is 18683, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7643, scores 18697 (0.1% higher), while the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519 (0.9% lower). The performance gap between these parts is under 1% in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the best setting is Ultra, which achieves an average of 106 FPS. This is over 75% higher than the 60 FPS threshold, and it is the most visually demanding preset that remains playable.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU dominates performance scaling. Moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 at Ultra settings drops the average from 147 FPS to 66 FPS, a reduction of over half. The CPU's single-thread score of 910 in 3dmark suggests it is not a bottleneck at these frame rates.

Q: How does the Radeon RX 9060 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, making the RTX card 0.7% faster. Both GPUs fall in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, indicating near-identical aggregate performance.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p Medium?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the system delivers an average of 247 FPS, with a minimum of 210 FPS and a maximum of 284 FPS. This is far above any display refresh rate and provides a smooth experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear GPU-bound workload for Inside, with the Radeon RX 9060 determining performance across all settings. At 1920x1080, the average frame rate scales from 147 FPS at Ultra to 309 FPS at Low, a 2.1x increase. This scaling pattern indicates that the CPU (Intel Core i5-12400) is not limiting performance; even at the highest FPS values, the processor's 3dmark single-thread score of 910 and 2-thread score of 1692 remain sufficient to feed the GPU.

Resolution scaling further confirms this. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Ultra reduces the average from 147 FPS to 106 FPS (a 28% drop), while moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at Ultra drops from 106 FPS to 66 FPS (a 38% drop). These reductions are proportional to pixel count increases, which is characteristic of GPU-bound rendering. The CPU's role is secondary; its passmark single-thread score of 3456 and multithread score of 18747 provide ample headroom, but the frame rate is consistently dictated by the GPU's fill rate and shading capacity.

This relationship holds across presets. At 3840x2160, the difference between Low (140 FPS) and Ultra (66 FPS) is 74 FPS, while at 1920x1080 the same preset change yields a 162 FPS difference (309 FPS vs 147 FPS). The GPU's 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for all tested configurations, and the 128-bit bus width does not appear to create a bottleneck even at 4K. For players seeking maximum frame rates, the CPU is not a limiting factor; for players seeking maximum visual quality, the GPU is the sole constraint.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra, which delivers an average of 66 FPS. This is the most demanding preset and still clears the 60 FPS threshold by 10%. The High preset averages 70 FPS, while Medium averages 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS, but Ultra remains the optimal choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best setting, producing an average of 106 FPS. This provides 76% more headroom over the 60 FPS threshold compared to 4K Ultra, making it the recommended resolution for players who want maximum quality with comfortable performance. The Medium preset at this resolution averages 178 FPS, but the visual gain from Ultra outweighs the extra frames.

At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 147 FPS, which is 145% above the playable threshold. This is the best setting for competitive play or high refresh rate displays, as the minimum frame rate at Medium (210 FPS) suggests that even Ultra will not drop below 60 FPS under load. The Low preset reaches 309 FPS, but such frame rates exceed the capabilities of most monitors, making Ultra the practical choice for 1080p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-12400 has three nearest rivals with aggregate scores within 1%. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730 (0.3% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811 (0.7% higher). The Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519 (0.9% lower). Any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside, as the game's low CPU demand means even the i3-14100F would not bottleneck the GPU.

The AMD Radeon RX 9060's nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129 (0.7% higher). The AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 15852 (1% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679 (2.1% lower). The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862 (1% higher). These GPUs would yield comparable performance in Inside, with differences of 1-2 FPS at 4K Ultra and 2-4 FPS at 1080p Low. The RTX 3060 Ti would be the closest match, but the RX 7700 offers nearly identical results for users preferring AMD hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the system achieves 70 FPS average at High, 140 FPS at Low, 112 FPS at Medium (with a minimum of 95 FPS and maximum of 128 FPS), and 66 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, indicating a stable frame window. The jump from Medium to Ultra costs 46 FPS (41% reduction), while the jump from Low to High costs 70 FPS (50% reduction).

At 2560x1440, the averages are 111 FPS at High, 222 FPS at Low, 178 FPS at Medium (minimum 151 FPS, maximum 204 FPS), and 106 FPS at Ultra. The Ultra preset provides 106 FPS, which is 46% higher than the 4K Ultra result, showing that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution. The Medium preset's minimum of 151 FPS ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes.

At 1920x1080, the averages are 155 FPS at High, 309 FPS at Low, 247 FPS at Medium (minimum 210 FPS, maximum 284 FPS), and 147 FPS at Ultra. The Low preset exceeds 300 FPS, which is useful for 360 Hz displays. The difference between Ultra and High is only 8 FPS (147 vs 155), suggesting diminishing returns beyond High settings. The Medium preset's minimum of 210 FPS guarantees no frame drops below 60 FPS under any condition.

The Verdict

This PC runs Inside flawlessly across all tested configurations. The verdict by resolution confirms that every setting at every resolution is playable: at 3840x2160, the best setting is Ultra with 66 FPS average; at 2560x1440, Ultra delivers 106 FPS; and at 1920x1080, Ultra reaches 147 FPS. The system never falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, even at the most demanding combination of 4K Ultra.

The data indicates that the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 pairing is well-balanced for this title. The GPU's 59th percentile ranking and the CPU's 72nd percentile ranking ensure that neither component is a weak link. For players with 4K displays, Ultra settings are viable; for players with 1440p or 1080p displays, the system provides massive headroom that can support high refresh rates or future driver optimizations. The only scenario where performance might be insufficient is if the game receives patches that increase GPU load beyond current levels, but based on measured data, this combination is overqualified for Inside at any resolution.